The Huka Falls on the Waikato River is one of New Zealand's most visited natural tourist attractions. On average the river has a flow rate of about 300,000 L/s. At the gorge, the river narrows to 21 m wide and averages 19 m deep. (a) What is the average speed (in m/s) of the river in the gorge? m/s (b) What is the average speed (in m/s) of the water in the river downstream of the falls when it widens to 59 m and its depth increases to an average of 48 m? m/s

The Huka Falls on the Waikato River is one of New Zealand's most visited natural tourist attractions. On average the river has a flow rate of about 300,000 L/s. At the gorge, the river narrows to 21 m wide and averages 19 m deep. (a) What is the average speed (in m/s) of the river in the gorge? m/s (b) What is the average speed (in m/s) of the water in the river downstream of the falls when it widens to 59 m and its depth increases to an average of 48 m? m/s

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter15: Fluids

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